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German Imperial Colonies Rare Vintage Stamps – Authentic 1900 "Kaiser's Yacht" & Overprint Sets

Witness the reach of the German Empire. From the Pacific islands to the African coast, these rare colonial and "Offices Abroad" stamps capture a pivotal era of imperial ambition and historical transition.

Step into the captivating world of German colonial history with our curated collection of vintage stamps. This archive features the iconic 1900 "Kaiser's Yacht Hohenzollern" series—the definitive design for the German colonies—alongside rare overprinted issues from specialized foreign postal offices.

Spanning from the sandy dunes of Southwest Africa to the tropical landscapes of New Guinea and the Marshall Islands, these stamps represent a bygone era of global expansion. Included are rare "Offices Abroad" issues authorized for use in China, Morocco, and the Levant, featuring unique currency surcharges. Because many of these administrations existed only for a short window before the shifts of WWI, these specimens are prized for their rarity and historical significance.

Select Your Curated Heritage Set:

• Set 1 & 2: The Continental Archive (£50 each) – Our most comprehensive sets. Features a pan-colonial selection: East Africa, New Guinea, SW Africa, Caroline Islands, Kamerun, Mariana & Marshall Islands, Samoa, Togo, and Kiautschou, plus PO issues from Morocco and the Levant. Includes the iconic 1900 "Kaiser's Yacht" issues.

• Set 3: Colonial Discovery (£40) – A beautifully balanced set featuring a broad range of colonial and PO issues.

• Set 4: Kiautschou (German China) (£22) – Specialized colonial issues from the German leased territory in China.

• Set 5: German Mariana Islands (£25) – Relics from the brief German administration of the Northern Mariana Islands.

• Set 6: German Marshall Islands (£25) – Rare Pacific colonial issues featuring the 1900 Yacht design.

• Set 7: German New Guinea (£25) – Includes rare 1897 overprints and the 1900 definitive sets.

• Set 8: Offices Abroad (Morocco) (£12) – German Empire postage stamps surcharged for use in Moroccan postal offices.

Product Specifications

• Era: Late 19th Century to 1914 (Imperial Era).

• Condition: Fine Used / Heritage Sets.

• Key Designs: Features the 1900 "Kaiser's Yacht Hohenzollern" and regional surcharges.

• Authenticity: 100% genuine vintage stamps; strictly no digital alterations.

• Shipping: Free UK Mainland Shipping. International shipping available.